Guest guest Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 Thanks so much fof the information. At 18% function I would think my nephrologist would be talking to me about preparing for dialysis or at least being tested for a transplant as I know you need to be ready if you suddenly need it. None have ever talked to me about that at all. When I ask they change the subject and say we need to get rid of the inflammation first, which I understand but I am a person that wants to somewhat know what to expect and know people have those fistulisa out in months before needing. Am I correct? Thanks Billie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2004 Report Share Posted July 7, 2004 Hi Billie, I have been told I am at 15-18% function. I am not a candidate for a tx and they believe I have about 15 months until I need dialysis. I had a fistula placed in my bicep about 2 months ago. I might have been a little early, but I am a diabetic and take longer to heal. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2004 Report Share Posted July 7, 2004 Hi Billie, I have been told I am at 15-18% function. I am not a candidate for a tx and they believe I have about 15 months until I need dialysis. I had a fistula placed in my bicep about 2 months ago. I might have been a little early, but I am a diabetic and take longer to heal. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2004 Report Share Posted July 7, 2004 Hi Billie, I have been told I am at 15-18% function. I am not a candidate for a tx and they believe I have about 15 months until I need dialysis. I had a fistula placed in my bicep about 2 months ago. I might have been a little early, but I am a diabetic and take longer to heal. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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